Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Georgia Louise Welch, 80, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Born September 17, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late George Branham and Louise Pniak.

Georgia was preceded in death by son Gregory Michael Welch of Colorado Springs, Colorado and she is...

Sep 16, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Tillar Conner, age 64, was a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He passed away suddenly of cancer while surrounded by his family and loved ones on September 16, 2022. He was a graduate of Belaire High School and attended LSU. He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church for many...

Sep 16, 2022

It is with sadness for his children that we announce the passing of Clint “Kevin” Jowers.  He courageously fought his battle with cancer for over three years and passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022.

Kevin was born on July 6, 1965, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ida Laiche Jowers and Clint Jowers (deceased).  Kevin worked for the...

Sep 15, 2022

Joseph Salvador Guercio, Jr. age 90, died on September 15, 2022. He passed away peacefully at the home he built with his devoted wife of 68 years, Daisy Smith Guercio, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1931, in White Castle, Louisiana. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, where he enjoyed his four decades...

Sep 14, 2022

Ruby Mae Romero, age 87, a native of Lafayette, La and a resident of Harvest Manor in Dunham Springs, La, passed away on Wednesday September 14,2022. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Ruby was always the life of the party. She was an essential part of our family and is cherished by all who knew her....

Sep 13, 2022

Patricia Mary Christophe, known as Aunt Pat to many, age 74, and a resident of  Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Pat was born in New Roads, LA on December 11th, 1947 to Ashley and Ida Christophe. She graduated from Rosenwald High School and went on to work many years in finance. Pat retired...

Sep 11, 2022

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.”

Loretta Ann Andre Sicard, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022.  Loretta was born in Erwinville, LA on November 9, 1942 to Emory and Dorothy Andre. Having grown up in rural Louisiana,...

Sep 11, 2022

Susan Best Boone, 73, a native of Eunice and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 11, 2022.

Susan is survived by her husband, Norman; children, Erica Drummond (Mark), Ingrid Hidalgo (Blaine), Stefan Boone (Mercy), Gretchen Tubbs (Scott), Nicholas Boone (Samantha), and Benjamin Boone; her three siblings, Donna Evans, John Best and Billy Best; 12 grandchildren...

Sep 8, 2022

Irma Lee (Neal) Booth, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, Mimi, aunt, cousin, educator, church nursery worker, and friend to many people. She passed away at the age of 86 on September 8, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA with her family by her side.

Irma Lee was born on September 28,...

Sep 8, 2022

Michael J Uter, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 8, 2022, at his home.  He attended Sacred Heart, Catholic High School, and graduated from Louisiana State University Law School.

Michael was a farmer/rancher in Bude, MS supplemented by his 53-year legal career in Baton Rouge.  Everyone knew come Thursday that he was...

Sep 8, 2022

Jorge Luis Alonso of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 8, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Alonso; sons, Titi, Papote, and Manuel Alonso; daughter, Geormart Alonso; brothers, Wiche and Jose Alonso; sisters, Damaris, Nydia, Awilda, and Myrna Alonso; granddaughter, Jorliz Alonso; grandson, Alfonso Alonso, Jr.; and stepson, Geoffrey Caruso.

He was preceded...

Sep 8, 2022

Liliam "Mary" Brandel de Maltez, 52, of San Pedro Sula, passed away peacefully on September 08, 2022, in Prairieville, LA; surrounded by her family and loved ones. Mary grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a Country she loved. She is survived by her parents Timoteo and Carmen, her loving husband Dennis, her daughter Niurka, her son Jared, her...

Sep 7, 2022

At the age of 78, Jimmie Sue Fuller Bennett went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2022. She was a resident of Hico and Ruston, Louisiana until 1969 and she lived her remaining years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Anyone who knew her family knew...

Sep 7, 2022

Vaundeleath Jackson Kotar passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the age of 83.

She is survived by her children, Doug Kotar (Margaret), Deborah Kotar, and Michael Kotar (Leah); son-in-law, Eddie Guidry; grandchildren, Lauren Hinojosa, Jason Guidry, Khira Guidry, Brian Whitaker, Chris Kotar, Kirk Guidry, Adam Kotar, and Molly Kotar.

Sep 5, 2022

Paul Wayne Tranchina, age 77, died on September 5, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on December 1, 1944, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1962 and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. He was...

Sep 5, 2022

It is with gratitude for her life of 75 years that the family of Brenda Foti Theriot announces her death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Brenda Phyllis Foti was born on January 11, 1947 in St. Martinville, Louisiana to Josie Foti (Signorelli) and Fred Foti Sr.  Elder sister to Tina Foti Landry (John...

Sep 4, 2022

James C. Comeaux Jr., 52, a resident of French Settlement, passed away on September 4th, 2022.

He was born and raised in Scott, Louisiana. Attended Caren Cro and later worked with Hwy Transport. He was married to Jennifer Comeaux for 25 years.

James C. Comeaux Jr. is survived by his beloved spouse Jennifer Comeaux, son...

Aug 30, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psa. 116:15.

On August 30, 2022, Faye Doris Graves passed from this world to await her reward in the next. Born in 1930 in Bogalusa, LA to her parents, William Lamar Harper and Nora Peavy Harper. She had three sisters and one brother,...

Aug 30, 2022

Lynda Manno Baugher, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Lynda was born on November 15, 1946 to Frank Manno and Philippine Liuzza Manno. After she graduated from St Anthony Catholic High School where she was class president, she attended LSU.  She married D. Keith Baugher and was a loving wife and mother...

Aug 29, 2022

C. J. Broussard, Jr., peacefully passed away on Monday August 29, 2022 at his home in Baton Rouge at the age of 76.  He was born July 17, 1946 in New Iberia and was a 1964 graduate of Catholic High School New Iberia but was a lifelong resident of his adopted Baton Rouge. He received a B.S. in Personnel...